Outlander delivers a mid-season dud with a Jamie-centric episode that is more build-up than pay-off.
This Outlander article contains spoilers.
Claire Fraser is unlike any other heroine on television.
Why am I going on this rant?
In conclusion: Ruggedly handsome dude-heroes trying to prove their manliness and honor in a time of war?
Time travelling romance heroines with their own TV show?
There is only one.
Je Suis Prest wasnt without its merits, of course.
There are also some beautiful, eery shots of the Highlander camp at night.
She calls him a narcissist, and makes a point of explaining exactly what that means.
Instead, we only get a handful of short scenes flashing back to Claires time on the front.
Its a nice thematic moment when Jamie finally confronts her about her obvious discomfort.
If she is to die, then she will go down fighting.
He recognizes Jamie as Red Jamie.
Jamie quickly catches on and Will trades information in exchange for Jamie not raping Claire.
Some scenes, it treats war like a game of camp capture the flag.
Other scenes, it wants us to feel the horrible weight of violence and its effects.
Jamie lets Will go, which inspires the young soldier to grant Jamie a life debt.
Basically, Will Grey feels as though he owes Jamie his life.
It might seem like I am coming down too hard on Je Suis Prest.
Rating:
2.5 out of 5
